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Choosing Between Prime and Zoom Lenses

November 12, 2014

Photographers have debated the merits of prime and zoom lenses since 1959, when Nikon released the first zoom lens for their SLRs – the Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 8.5-25c...

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Photography Fundamentals: Shutter Speed

November 05, 2014

Shutter speed controls are one of the most important tools for any photographer. With fast and slow shutter speeds, you can create amazing special effects that turn an or...

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The Joy of Photographing Waterfalls: 10 Tips for Creating Beautiful Waterfall Photos

October 29, 2014

There are few things more soothing than the trickling sounds of water mixed with birdsong from a nearby forest. As a photographer, I have the unique opportunity to captur...

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Tips for Photographers on Respecting Culture

October 22, 2014

One of the best things about traveling to different countries is experiencing the cultural changes and characteristics of a nation. Capturing people and places in landsca...

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Photography Fundamentals: Mastering Composition

October 15, 2014

Techniques for Creating Artistic Photographs Composition is what transforms a simple snapshot into a work of art. It’s what makes an image of an ordinary subject extraord...

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Tips for Photographers on Vacation

October 08, 2014

Clingmans Dome - Great Smoky Mountains National Park Are you traveling to an exciting destination and intend on taking lots of impressive photos to show the folks back h...

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Photography Fundamentals: Mastering the Aperture

September 30, 2014

How to Use Aperture Settings for Artistic Effects It was W. Eugene Smith who asked, “What use is having a great depth of field if there is not an adequate depth of feeli...

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Photography Tips for the Big Day: Wedding Close-Ups

September 24, 2014

I'd like to continue with this short wedding series by focusing on the importance of close-ups. While you may think taking photos at a wedding is a fairly straightforward...

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What Not to Do: 5 Ways to Fail as a Wedding Photographer

September 17, 2014

Have you ever noticed that the word “perfect” shows up a lot when people talk about weddings? They talk about the perfect venue, the perfect dress, the perfect kiss. Suff...

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6 Tips for Better Portraits

September 10, 2014

Capturing a perfect portrait of an individual or group can be a challenge. You want the image to be interesting, have great composition and show off the subject's persona...

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